Host overview
Training at this institution
The directory documents 1 training route associated with Duke University School of Medicine. Compare each programme’s requirements and source evidence below.
- Published locations
- Durham, North Carolina, United States
- Training pathways
- Clinical fellowship
- Named leadership
- 1 of 1 programme records
- Official evidence
- 1 linked source
Published training focus
Faculty and programme leadership
- Marc J. Richard — Program Training Director
Orthopaedic Hand, Upper Extremity, and Microvascular Surgery Fellowship
Marc J. Richard — Program Training Director
Programmes and application details
Clinical fellowship
Orthopaedic Hand, Upper Extremity, and Microvascular Surgery Fellowship
A one-year ACGME-accredited hand fellowship in Duke's Department of Orthopaedic Surgery covering acute hand trauma and replantation, reconstruction, nerve and brachial plexus problems, congenital hand conditions and free-tissue transfer.
- Location
- Durham, North Carolina, United States
- Duration
- 1 year (1 August to 31 July)
- Clinical participation
- Confirm the clinical role and privileges with the programme
- International applicants
- The programme sponsors J-1 visas but not H-1B visas; international graduates need a valid ECFMG certificate
- Funding
- Current salary or funding is not published in the reviewed source
- Application timing
- 15 December (ASSH Universal Hand Application)
Upcoming application cycle
Three ACGME-accredited fellow positions; applications are for 2027-2028
Eligibility, training and application
Eligibility
Completion of an ACGME-, AOA- or RCPSC-accredited general surgery, orthopaedic surgery or plastic surgery residency, with all USMLE/COMLEX steps passed within three attempts.
Published training
- Acute hand trauma and microvascular emergencies
- Arthritis, Dupuytren's contracture and nerve compression
- Brachial plexus and peripheral nerve injuries in adults and children
- Congenital hand conditions and free-tissue transfer
- Weekly conferences and a required research project
Application route
Apply through the ASSH Universal Hand Application (NRMP programme number 1529263F0).
Published application documents
- Personal statement and CV
- List of publications and presentations
- Three letters of recommendation, one from the chair or training director
- USMLE/COMLEX and medical school transcripts
Published contact note: Cheryl DePaolis, Fellowship Program Coordinator — cheryl.depaolis@duke.edu
Direct programme page · Source reviewed 20 Oct 2026
Official sources and review dates
- Duke Orthopaedics — Hand, Upper Extremity and Microvascular Surgery Fellowship ↗Source reviewed 20 Oct 2026
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